Nordica First Belle vs Nordica Istas
Skis comparison — 2015-2016 season
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How they compare
Both skis are designed for all mountain riding. The Nordica First Belle uses a flat shape while the Nordica Istas is twin tip. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. At $15.95 vs $499.95 MSRP, the Nordica Istas is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
Nordica First Belle
7
Nordica Istas
7
Powder
Nordica First Belle
5
Nordica Istas
5
Freestyle
Nordica First Belle
5
Nordica Istas
6
Freeride
Nordica First Belle
6
Nordica Istas
5
Stiffness
Nordica First BelleN/A
Nordica IstasN/A
Versatility
Nordica First Belle
7
Nordica Istas
8
Nordica First Belle
Nordica Istas
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain
TerrainAll Mountain
Shapeflat
ShapeTwin Tip
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelAdvanced
MSRP$499.95
MSRP$15.95
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
162 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
161 — dimensions in mm (width exaggerated)
Camber Profile